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70. How to update iP Series HMI OS image?

To update iP Series HMI OS image, save the OS file in a USB drive and then insert the USB drive into the HMI. This FAQ explains how to check OS version and use USB drive to update OS image. 

Checking OS version:

Step 1. On the system setting bar in the lower-right corner of the screen, press image.png and then press image.pngto view the system information.

Step 2. Open [Version] tab to check the OS version.

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Updating OS version:

Step 1. Copy the “firmware_ip.bin” file into USB drive directory.
Step 2. Insert the USB drive into iP Series HMI. When the “download/upload” dialog box is displayed, press [cancel] to close it.
Step 3. On the system setting bar in the lower-right corner of the screen, press image.png and then press image.pngto open system settings dialog box.
Step 4. Enter HMI password, the default password is “111111”.
Step 5. Open [Firmware setting] tab and press [Upgrade firmware].

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Step 6. When the [Pick a Directory] dialog box pops up, select the folder that saves the OS file.

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Step 7. The system will ask whether to continue firmware upgrade, press [Yes] to start upgrading.

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Step 8. The system will start progressing upgrade and this may take a little while, please keep the power supply during this process.

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Step 9. When finish upgrading, the system will restart HMI. After this, touchscreen calibration is highly recommended.
Touchscreen Calibration:
Step 1. Press and hold the screen lightly with your finger and then power up the HMI.
Step 2. After the starting process, the system directly enters calibration mode.

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Step 3. Touch the center of all the “+” signs on the screen with your finger or a stylus. The signs disappear if correctly touched, and the touch parameters are stored in the system.